Painting
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Painting
How Often Should You Repaint a House Exterior?
Exterior paint usually lasts 7 to 10 years, but siding type, sun, humidity and prep change that a lot. Here are repaint intervals by siding and climate, the warning signs to check, and what a repaint costs in 2026.
Oct 15, 2026
Painting
How to Prepare for House Painters Before Interior Painting Day
Labor makes up most of an interior painting quote, so what you clear before the crew arrives matters. Here is what to do yourself, what the painter should handle and price, and when a pre-1978 home needs a lead-certified firm.
Oct 1, 2026
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Why Exterior Paint Quotes Swing So Widely From House to House
Two painters, two houses, bids thousands apart. Painters price labor hours, prep, access and compliance, not paint. Here are the six things that move an exterior quote and a line-by-line checklist for spotting a fair one.
Sep 14, 2026
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How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House Interior?
Expect $2 to $6 per square foot, or about $2,000 to $8,000 for a 2,000 square foot home. Labor is 75 to 95 percent of that, paint is roughly 15 percent, and the two questions that change your number most are what the square foot figure measures and whether the house was built before 1978.
Sep 7, 2026